ZIP Code 61108

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Rockford · Winnebago County · Illinois

Population
28,550

1,036/sq mi

Median income
$64,415

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$144,800

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.7%

Median age 39.1

Land area
27.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 61108 in Rockford, Illinois has a population of 28,550. The median household income is $64,415, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $144,800, 48% below the US average. 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 61108 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.6 square miles in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. The area is home to 28,550 residents, producing a population density of 1,036 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61108 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61108 sits at $64,415 (20% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,953. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $144,800 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,013 per month, and 65.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61108 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Winnebago County, so you can benchmark 61108 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 61108

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61108.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61108, Rockford, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

28,550

Population

27.6

Area (sq mi)

1,036

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61108?

39.1

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

13.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.1%
African American 11.2%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$64,415

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$30,953

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,751

Total Housing Units

12,102

Occupied Units

649

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$144,800

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,013

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61108 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 113
2021 +14.1% 129
2022 +13.6% 146
2023 +16.6% 171
2024 +8.0% 184

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 920 business establishments in ZIP 61108, employing approximately 18,746 people with a combined annual payroll of $810,646,000.

920

Businesses

18,746

Employees

$810.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 168 18.3%
Health care and social assistance 140 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 124 13.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 98 10.7%
Finance and insurance 94 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 77 8.4%
Construction 42 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 25 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 2.5%
Wholesale trade 18 2.0%
Information 15 1.6%
Educational services 15 1.6%
Manufacturing 13 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
61107 Rockford, IL 30,439 2.0 mi
61112 Rockford, IL 86 1.7 mi
61114 Rockford, IL 15,776 3.8 mi
61104 Rockford, IL 19,269 3.8 mi
61111 Loves Park, IL 23,492 5.6 mi
61109 Rockford, IL 28,333 5.0 mi
61016 Cherry Valley, IL 4,837 4.9 mi
61115 Machesney Park, IL 23,180 7.6 mi
61052 Monroe Center, IL 1,148 9.9 mi
61103 Rockford, IL 24,578 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61108 in?
ZIP code 61108 (Rockford) is located in Winnebago County, Illinois. Winnebago County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/winnebago-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61108?
ZIP code 61108 in Rockford, IL has a population of 28,550 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61108?
The median household income in ZIP 61108 is $64,415, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61108?
The median home value in ZIP 61108 is $144,800, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61108?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61108 is White at 60.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61108?
ZIP code 61108 has 920 business establishments employing approximately 18,746 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61108?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61108 are: Retail trade (168), Health care and social assistance (140), Accommodation and food services (124). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61108?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61108 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61108?
In ZIP code 61108, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61108?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61108 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61108?
In ZIP code 61108, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61108?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61108 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Rockford, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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